This post will be a pictorial comparison of how well (or badly) my mints have been growing for the past two to three months since April 2009.
Some new mints have been added recently. As such, those will have no comparison pictures.
(FYI: I’ve never excelled in my designing of templates or stuff. So the comparison pictures design is really rudimentary at best.)
Apple mint from Paragon
The apple mint still looks a little sad now because I’d just washed it (and all other mints) with soap suds and then rinsed it.
Basil mints
Growing like weeds. I’ve only been feeding them water and sunlight, honest. And the daily spray of diluted seaweed extract.
Chocolate mint
I love you, choc mint.
Eu de cologne mint
My original planter box of EDCs were given to my guy. Then my pot got infested with mites and died. The new one was given to me by my guy who rooted them.
Grapefruit mint
Still as weird as ever, this one.
Lavender mints
Growing VERY well. The one on the farthest left is grown in the semi-hydroponics system/water reservoir system.
(Supposed) Moroccan mint
Whoooo…
Orange mints
These two pots bounced back very well from previous RSM attacks. Now, no RSMs bother them.
Variegated peppermint
No variegation at all. But growing pretty well.
Swiss mints
Another potential weed. XD
This is the type of typical mint you can find outside anywhere, at supermarkets or markets. People think it’s spearmint, but upon further research with a fellow friend, we have come to suspect it might be tashkentmint (spelling) instead. One of its leaves is growing almost as big as two of my fingers.
(Suspected) Black peppermint
From YK. I cleared his original one of RSMs and then propagated this pot back for him late last year, I think.
Various mints
From YK too. Think there’s the Isetan apple mint, EDC mint…
Unknown mints
Exchanges with someone.
Oh Chin Huat “peppermint”
Lemon mint from MCC during gathering.
Misc.
My lemon eucalyptus now.
Posted by Jan (ThanksFor2Day) on July 9, 2009 at 5:59 pm
It appears that they’ve all thrived and excelled way ahead of how they started out. What do you do with the various mint leaves? There is such a variety–do you make tea? What else? You have lots of children to tend to!!
Posted by skyfiery on July 10, 2009 at 2:33 am
Hello Jan!
Currently, I use them to scent a bit of stuff. I suffer from GERD/acid reflux so taking mint stuff is not terribly possible for me. However, I do use them for cooking (diluted enough so as not to affect me) and also for scenting ice cubes. XD
Thank you for reading my post. =)
Posted by blur ting on July 10, 2009 at 3:21 am
They’re all doing very well! You’re a mint expert!
Posted by skyfiery on July 10, 2009 at 3:41 am
Heyas Ting!
No lah. Mints are so easy to take care of if they’re not constantly badgered by pests. Lol.
Posted by Ivy on July 19, 2009 at 12:54 am
Hey Skyfiery,
I love your website. Recently I got a pot of Apple Mint (Isetan variety?) which I was very exited about. However, the leaves have become soft and kinda limp after a while. Would you be able enlighten me?
Posted by skyfiery on July 23, 2009 at 1:03 am
Hi Ivy, I’ve written you an email on the 20th already. Let me know if you get it and if you need anymore help.